MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• The role of Logistics Engineer optimizes operations by analysing data, processes, and material flows to identify improvements.
• The role implements changes, develop business cases, and ensures sustain improvements through effective change management.
• Collaborating with various teams, the role furthermore standardizes best practices, drives innovation, and oversees sustainability efforts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and analyse data, processes and material flow related to existing operations in order to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement initiatives and monitor quantitative benefits of changes.
• Responsible and accountable for implementation of CIP through related studies and other methodologies (5S, Lean, TOC, etc.).
• Lead a cross functional team to ensure implementation of projects.
• Develop business cases for financial investments where required, including ROI calculations, quantified value, productivity improvements, etc.
• Documenting, monitoring and communicating project timelines, milestones and objectives.
• Follow disciplined change management process to ensure that implemented changes are sustainable.
• Problem solving facilitation and training where required.
• Working closely with Project & Implementation, Solutions & Pricing & Applications Engineering teams to ensure standardization of best practices in DSV.
• Training on Lean, Six Sigma & Change Management.
• Coaching of staff on Job clocking and Resource Planning .
• Monitor and report on Job clocking and Resource Planning over multiple operations.
• Implement automation and mechanization initiatives.
• Support major changes (tactical) within the warehouse with regards to processes, MHE, WMS, automation and mechanization.
• Manage and grow junior/graduate/intern/student logistic engineers.
• Drive Sustainability initiatives and facilitate sustainability related forums
• Contribute to and oversee CO2 emissions reporting

JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years engineering, warehouse and logistics industry experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Unendorsed license and own transport
• Ability to travel around in SA as well as globally if required
• Must have experience in Lean / CIP methodology
• Introduction to Change Management
• Advanced Excel and Intermediate Autocad skills: > 1 years experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to pay attention to detail
• Strong project management skills
• Able to develop and deliver presentations to managers and executives
• Informed of technical changes and industry trends
• Must possess excellent communications skills, must be self-motivated and a team player
• Strong writing skills with experience documenting design methodologies to create logistics solutions and responses to RFP’s
• Ability to learn new software applications
• Ability to train staff on new processes and software at all levels of business

Additional Computer Skills:

• Advanced MS Excel
• MS Visio
• MS Project
• Data Analytics Experience
• AutoCad drawing and measurements
• Power BI (Beneficial)
• Minitab (Beneficial)
• SQL (Beneficial)

Electives:

• Warehouse Design and Costing
• Pricing and Solutions RFQ’s
• WMS / ERP Systems skill and experience: > 1 year;
• Customer relationship management experience: > 1 years;
• Highly adaptable to change
• Sound knowledge of engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Data Cleaning & Analytics
• Experience in job clocking and resource planning
• Sustainability initiatives and measurement and reporting of carbon emissions
• Change Management (PROSCI) certification
• Project Management (PRINCE2) certification

Additional Job Information:

• Team player
• Well presented (meeting with clients and suppliers)
• Assertive
• Deadline driven and can work with little supervision to achieve objectives
• Organized with a structured approach
• High attention to detail and quality of work